Squid with Garlic and Parsley in Olive Oil

This is a great family favourite for a special occasion, luckily for me, not only because I, too, love squid cooked this way, but also because it is just so simple and quick to cook.

Squid can be bought ready cleaned, but although this takes all effort out of their preparation bar the actual slicing, I think they taste better when bought whole. They come in a variety of sizes, but the cleaning is the same whatever the size! If you are faintly squeamish wear rubber gloves to clean th